How does the past shape the present?

Let's keep it short.

-Being in so many wars before, there's a strong sense of patriotism and nationalism among Vietnamese people.

-Vietnam's culture is heavily influenced by Chinese in the past and to a lesser degree - French and American. We all know why.

-Vietnam has learned some lessons after a few failed policies in the beginning of economic reform in late 80s.

-Transforming so fast from a land of war to a dynamic economy, there's a large generation gap between young people who live in peace and their parents, who live in wartime.